Pastor, faith healer and author Chris Oyakhilome is known to his followers as Pastor Chris. He is also the president of LoveWorld Incorporated. Also known as Christ Embassy. It is located in Lagos. His unique way of telling God's Word inspired millions around the globe.
Pastor Chris: The Man
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was born December 7th, 1963, in Edo State in Nigeria. He was raised in a faith-filled family with loving, dedicated parents. He is the oldest of three sons born to Elder T.E Oyakhilome (one of the founders of Assemblies for God Church in Benin City) and Angelina. Angelina was the matriarch and imprinted her grace upon her son from a young age.
The LoveWorld ministry is a collaboration between the entire family. Reverend Ken is Ken's brother and an active member of the Christ Embassy Central Executive Council. KattyWorghiren (KattyWorghiren) is director at the LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry. This organization is home to many gospel artists that are the top-selling across the world.
Pastor Chris has two daughters, Carissa Sharon and Charlene. Carissa Sharon chose to follow in her father's footsteps in sharing God's Word to the world. Also known as CSO (Community Service Organization), she is a skilled gospel artist and is a part of the LoveWorld Music and Arts community.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome began his studies at Edo College. After a grant was made to study the field of architecture at Bendel State University (now Ambrose Ali University), he earned an BSc degree in Architecture and an honorary Doctor of Science. He also holds an honorary doctorate in divinity from the Benson Idahosa University. It was Ambrose Ali University when he received his call from God to be a priest and servant of the Lord.
Chris: The Pastor Chris: The Mentor
When he was still at university, The Man of God established what would later become one of the largest churches around the world. He started an unassuming prayer group dubbed "Youth for Christ" that would eventually develop into the most renowned group of its kind on campus. This was also the basis for the future Christ Embassy and LoveWorld Incorporated which has millions of followers across the world.
Pastor Chris led the LoveWorld ministry to become an innovator in satellite television and Christian production and programming on television. LoveWorldSAT was the first Christian television station to broadcast from Africa to the rest of the world 24/7 nonstop on free-to-air networks. There are currently LoveWorld television stations that are available on cable and satellite networks around the world.
Christ Embassy has strong presences in Pastor Chris’s native Nigeria and also South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Two Healing Schools are situated in South Africa and Canada. Oyakhilome In Canada Pastor Chris organizes seasonal sessions that allow miracles to be performed.
Music and Gospel Music are an important part of worship. Pastor Chris encourages Christ Embassy Churches to have a choir trained by the Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry, and through the spirit and direction of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, many of these singers go on to have successful solo career.
The Future African Leaders Foundation(FALF) is an organisation which is focused on the ongoing inspirational work of Pastor Chris. It acknowledges and helps young, brilliant leaders. Pastor Chris invests in the future of our youth to prepare them to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Pastor Chris: A Teacher
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome organizes international gatherings and events which bring together thousands on thousands of Christians from across the globe. He is one of the most well-known and influential pastors of Nigeria and across the globe the teachings of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome will continue to influence and inspire souls for years to come.
Pastor Chris is also an accomplished author He has written many devotionals and books. The most well-known of his works is the Rhapsody of Realities. A daily devotional as well as a study guide for prayer, it offers inspirational insight into God's Word. Chris Oyakhilome Family Rhapsody of Realities, which has been translated into thousands of languages and distributed worldwide to millions of readers, is in its second edition.
In addition to his books Many of Pastor Chris's sermons and prayers are available online via Pastor Chris Digital Library. This library gives access to hundreds and thousands of hours of audio and video recordings in various languages.
Chris Oyakhilome Biography Pastor Chris has also built a huge social media following on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, as well as his own ministry's social media platform, KingsChat. https://www.instagram.com/pastorchris.oyakhilome/ KingsChat lets LoveWorld believers to connect on a deeper spiritual level. They can follow, share and interact with one another in a safe environment.
Pastor Chris: The Philanthropist
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who is a fervent philanthropist , founded the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation Inter (COFI) as an independent, non-profit organisation that seeks to help the most vulnerable communities and those living in the most deprived areas of the world.
The Man of God established NGOs to deliver essential services and provide hope to the poor, needy, and forgotten. Five partners are part of COFI, all working together to improve the living conditions in the poorest regions.
The InnerCity Mission for Children, the Volunteer Medical Corps(VMC), Traga Care International Foundation [TCIFthe Future Africa Leaders Foundation (FALF), and Bible For All Mission are all under the COFI umbrella. Each of these groups strives to improve health, lives and spirits of those who are most vulnerable.
His charity offers food and shelter to the poor. Pastor Chris believes that solid foundations of community are fostered by COFI and The InnerCity Mission. This encourages accountability and good governance. The charity also helps to promote sustainable development in Africa as well as other regions of the world, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. It's simple to allow Pastor Chris to serve as an ambassador for Christ by having such a broad and successful ministry.
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